Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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John Deere X130R Tractor Problems

John Deere X130R Engine Troubleshooting

Tractor engine not to start

Gas tank is empty - Add gasoline.
Wrong fuel grade - Change gasoline.
Stale gasoline - Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Dirt and debris in fuel system - Remove debris and dirt.
Spark plug defective - Check wires connection.
Faulty spark plug - Spark plugs need to be replaced.
Fuel filter is dirty - Install new filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Check and adjust governor linkage. Test crankcase vacuum.

Engine is difficult to start

Spark plug failed - Test spark and replace as required.
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required.
Dirt in fuel lines - Servicing fuel system.
Throttle cable damaged - Change the cable.
Stale or incorrect fuel - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical wires are damaged - Inspect and replace wiring as needed.
Starter fault - Check starter, repair or replace.

Rough running engine

Cooling fins are clogged - Clean and wash cooling fins.
Electrical contacts are damaged - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check spark plug and ignition.
Choke cable sticking - Repair or change as needed.
Air cleaner element plugged - Change air cleaner.

Engine stops or misses

Spark plug failed - Change spark plug.
Carburetor defective or not adjusted - Repair or adjust.
Ignition coil not working - Replace defective component.

JD X130R Engine overheats

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Cooling fins or air inlet plugged - Clean dirty components.
Too much or too little oil - Add or drain oil.
Poor quality oil - Change oil.
Inspect crankshaft to main bearing clearance.
Fast idle speed - Adjusting fast idle speed.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Poor spark plug contact - Check spark plug gap.
Faulty spark plug - Test spark and replace as required.

Engine knocking

Stale or low octane fuel - Change fuel.
Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Oil level low - Add to required level.
Low engine speed - Adjust carburetor as needed.
Piston rings and cylinder bore are wear - Replace defective components.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Inspect and adjusting crankshaft end play.
Checking for wear crankshaft or camshaft bearings.

John Deere X130R Engine backfires

Checking spark plug.
Adjust or replace throttle.
Check and adjust carburetor.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect inlet and outlet valves.
Inspect and set valve clearance.
Check flywheel key.

Engine lacks power

Engine overheats - Change air filter.
Too much oil in engine - Drain excess oil.
Defective fuel pump - Testing fuel pump output.
Faulty governor - Inspect and adjust governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Test engine compression.

Engine uses too much fuel

Insufficient throttle opening - Replace choke cable.
Carburetor problems - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Black smoke is emitted during operation

Air cleaner element plugged - Clean or change filter.
Throttle not fully engaged - Inspect and adjust throttle.
Check oil fill dipstick O-ring seal or cracked cap.

JD X130R Electrical Troubleshooting

Starter motor will not turn engine

Blown fuse - Installing new fuse.
Battery terminals are corroded - Inspect and clean contacts.
Low-voltage battery - Charge the battery.
Ignition lock problems - Replace the lock.
Faulty starter - Install new starter.
Electrical wires are damaged - Reconnect wires.

Battery doesn't charge

Battery cells defective - Change the battery.
Battery cables and terminals are dirty - Check and Clean.

No Lights work

Light plug disconnected.
Replace light bulbs.
Short circuit in electrical wires.

John Deere X130R Machine Problems

Excessive tractor vibration

Attachment drive belts worn or damaged - Inspect and replace damaged belt.
Worn traction drive belt - Install new belt.
Drive sheaves malfunction - Replace if necessary.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced - Balance the blades or replace.

Tractor will not move with engine running

The parking brake is locked - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve lever activated - Deactivate the bypass valve.
Blades loose - Checking blades for loose bolts.
Blades are unbalanced - Balance the blades correctly.
Transmission oil is low - Check transmission oil lever.

JD X130R Lawnmower Troubleshooting

Plugged discharge chute

Operating at a faster ground speed - Do not use high speed.
Too high grass for mowing - Use a shorter cutting height.
Grass too wet - Don't mow while wet grass.
Engine is running at too low speed - The throttle is not fully open.
Airflow restriction - Adjust to high revs.
Low cutting height - Adjust cutting settings.
Belt installed incorrectly - Reinstall the belt properly.

Patches of grass uncut

Clog in discharge area - Check cutting deck and clean if necessary.
Excessive blade wear - Installing new blade.
Deck level is too low - Checking and adjust deck height.
Bagger too full - Clean bagger.
Speed too high - Use slower speed.

Belt Slipping

Sheave is dirty - Check and clean.
Drive belt wear - Check and change damaged belt.
No belt tension required - Adjust belt tension.

John Deere X130R Mower vibrates

Mower deck clogged or in sheaves - Remove debris from the pulley or deck.
Belt or sheaves faulty - Replace worn parts.
Pulleys or belt misaligned - Check and adjust.
No blade balance adjustment - Blade balance required.

Blades scalping grass

Wrong cutting height - adjust cutting height.
Mower rollers not adjusted improperly - Check the wheel heights.
Low tire inflation - Increase tire pressure.
Faster mower blade speeds - Blade speed required.
Bent mower blades - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Deck too low - Level mower deck.
Tires inflated insufficient - Increase tire pressure.
Wrong wheel position - Check the rollers heights.
Gear too fast - Use slower speed.
Blades blunt - Install new blade.

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JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTORS

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JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
420 430 455 790 990
X300 X320 X330 X350 X475
X485 X500 X540 X570 X590
X700 X720 X738 X758 1023E
2025R 2210 2520 3025E 3032E
3038E 3038R 3039R 3046R 3203
3320 3520 4052R 4066R 4100
4105 4115 4200 4310 4320
4400 4410 4520 4600 4720

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JOHN DEERE FRONT END LOADERS

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JD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640 3040 3310 3650 4100
5050D 5090R 5410 6105R 7200R
E130 L111 LA110 LT155 X300R

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JOHN DEERE FARM TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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